While 2017 will be remembered in a multitude of various ways, there's no denying it was a monumental year. It was a year that saw Donald Trump take the helm of the U.S. presidency and, seemingly, the national media focus too. The total solar eclipse ushered in a craze that swept the country …

Scallops don’t seem to demand a strict recipe to be followed, they adapt to what the cook has on hand. Once the scallops are sauteed until brown, a flavorful acid liquid such as dry vermouth, lemon juice or white wine can be added and cooked down until it is reduced, then heavy cream added. …

There are two ways to approach a masterpiece. One method involves reading up on the work’s creation, content and critical analysis prior to experiencing it, so as not to miss out on a single nuance. And then there’s the no-prep style of prep, in which you just let greatness wash over you.

Emanuel AME’s former secretary is suing the church and the Rev. Norvel Goff for ending her employment after she questioned the handling of donations that poured into the church after a gunman killed nine worshippers.

COLUMBIA — Fresh from an off week after a trying first half to the season, South Carolina’s football players are talking about a new start. It might really feel that way if Jake Bentley trots out Saturday to take the first snap behind center.

MOUNT PLEASANT — A homebuilder has been ordered to stop work on five houses at Sullivan’s Pointe that would exceed the town’s height rules, although the town approved the plans and issued building permits.

WASHINGTON — Airlines would be required to refund fees when checked bags are “substantially delayed” under a proposal released Tuesday by the Transportation Department, one of a series of steps the Obama administration says it’s taking to boost consumer protections for passengers.

All of the Charleston food-and-beverage pros named to Zagat’s newly-released 30 Under 30 list qualify for the age-restricted designation: They have to produce photo identification before the rating guide will bestow the honor, previously awarded in cities such as New York City, San Francisco…

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin joined Bill Gates, Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg on a “first cut” list of possible vice president nominees from Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, according to an email released by WikiLeaks.

When Brent Thompson was coaching at Lenoir-Rhyne, he made the drive from Hickory, N.C., to Spartanburg to consult with Wofford coach Mike Ayers and his veteran offensive coordinator, triple-option guru Wade Lang.

LONDON — Ecuador’s government has acknowledged that it has “temporarily restricted” WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s internet access at its embassy in London after the whistleblowing site published documents from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign

What: The Post and Courier will host a Career Expo, featuring information about job training and college programs and an opportunity to give your resume to potential employers, schedule interviews and make important contacts for future job openings.

Drones have buzzed all around the Carolinas in the days since Hurricane Matthew made landfall north of Charleston, hovering above beaches, bridges and homes as the region works to assess the storm’s damage.

The head of the Republican Party in Charleston County said there have been no reported threats and no reason to increase security at the party’s local election headquarters after a GOP office was attacked with a fire device in North Carolina.